Question

Discuss with relevant examples, how the following two factors have changed Indian society:

1. Education
2. Transport and Communication

Answer 1

Education: Education has been one of the most essential influences in changing people's perspectives and attitudes. Education's quantitative expansion has reached every nook and cranny of the country. It has disturbed the long-standing lethargy and apathy towards education. Women's literacy and education are increasing at an unprecedented rate. It has drastically changed their mentality and elevated their position both within and outside of their families. Their financial impact has also become noticeable. The disparity in attitudes towards males and girls is no longer as pronounced as it once was. Such a shift in society's attitude towards women's responsibilities has allowed females to enter occupational fields that were previously off-limits to them. The increased economic and cultural influence of globalisation has spread English, as has the rapid spread of the Internet and other technologies. As a result of this, in many states throughout Indian society where English is not the predominant language, there are English-medium schools. Also in higher education, due to the recent trend towards internationalization an increasing number of degree courses, are being taught through the medium of English.

Transport and Communication: Transport helps trade and commerce by transporting items from manufacturing locations to consumption areas. Goods from surplus locations are transferred to areas that are poor in those commodities. Transporting people from one location to another in quest of work, education, or in times of emergency. Systems of railways and roadways and Post and Telegraph offices were set up throughout the length and breadth of the country. These were ways in which it became possible to reach people in all parts of the country and access resources.  Communication keeps us up to date on international events and trends. It has brought about good changes in people's lives and thereby improved their economic conditions. The development of transportation and communication led to an increase in market outlets for Indian raw materials.